Author Archives: Editor
CTU, Community Allies Launch Sustainable Community Schools Pilot
After nearly two years of negotiation and struggle, the Chicago Teachers Union and its community allies in the Grassroots Education Movement (GEM) have won formal Chicago Public Schools approval to… Read more
City Unveils East End of Riverwalk
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans to improve the east end of the Chicago Riverwalk. These improvements are part of ongoing efforts to build upon the success of the Riverwalk and… Read more
New Martinez Law Requires Spanish Notification of Landline Termination
A new law sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) ensures Spanish-speaking Illinoisans are kept up to date on changes to their phone service. The law requires AT&T… Read more
LeadersUp Hosts Its Annual Hiring Fair in Chicago
Established in 2013, by Starbucks and forward-thinking business leaders, LeadersUp is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit and talent development accelerator, that works to address the burgeoning opportunity divide and national youth… Read more
Cook County Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Cook County Department of Budget and Management Services its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for meeting the… Read more
Castro: Rauner prioritized big banks over local consumers
Gov. Bruce Rauner prioritized big banks over Illinois consumers Friday, vetoing consumer protection legislation championed by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin). On Friday, Rauner did not approve Castro’s House Bill… Read more
YWCA to Host Community Empowerment Expo
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago our first such event, this is not just a job fair but a chance for potential employers to truly engage and invest in the community and for… Read more
Women’s March Chicago (WMC) Will Once Again Take Over
By: Ashmar Mandou Women’s March Chicago will once again call upon women and allies to unite and march as the polls open for early voting in Illinois. Called March to… Read more
Navigating Speech and Language Services in Schools
As kids begin heading back to school, some parents may have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. These may include concerns with speaking, listening, reading, writing, and social interactions…. Read more
Immigration Advocates Urge Gov. Rauner to Sign Safe Zones Bill
By: Ashmar Mandou Community advocates, on Wednesday rallied outside the Thompson Center calling on Governor Bruce Rauner to sign the Safe Zones Act, SB35, which would create an additional line… Read more
